October 7, 2026

Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities

SASKCULTURE HIGHLIGHTS

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CULTURE NEWS

AWARENESS HUB

How to use advocacy strategies to create an impact

Building a strong advocacy strategy is key to expanding awareness, changing policies, and rallying community support for cultural organizations and events. Learn more about how to plan and launch an effective campaign with these resources:

• Advocacy Strategy Guide (SaskCulture) 
• The Law Governing Advocacy by Charitable Organizations (Richard Bridge)
• Advocacy on the Agenda (Volunteer Canada)
• Advocating for the Arts: A Community ToolKit (Saskatchewan Arts Alliance)
• Ten Ways to Convert Legislators into Arts Advocates (National Assembly of State Arts Agencies) 

Find out more on SaskCulture's Organizational Resources.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

OnBoard Training: Be Board Ready in a Day Ready (Southeast District)
An intensive, one-day professional development program designed to equip current and aspiring nonprofit leaders with the practical knowledge and confidence required for effective governance. Led by principal consultant Wendy Plandowski.

When: October 15, 9:00 a.m. or October 17, 4:00 p.m.

Where: Credit Union Spark Centre*Register online

The Growing Nonprofits Series | Conflict in the Non-Profit Sector Workplace 
(Luther College, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation)

This workshop will help mitigate and address conflict by understanding why conflict happens and responding in conflict situations. Learn practical and useful model to handle difficult conversations and resolve conflict in a way that preserves relationships, trust, and the mission of Non-Profit Organizations.

When: October 20, 1 - 3:00 p.m.

Where: In person at the mâmawêyatitân centre

Statement of Significance (Heritage Conservation Branch, Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport)

This online workshop explores how to assess a heritage building’s value and identify its character-defining elements. Participants learn how to communicate this information by writing a formal Statement of Significance using case studies and a virtual exercise.

When: October 21, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual*Register online (Registrations close October 16)

Heritage Standards and Guidelines (Heritage Conservation Branch, Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport)

This online workshop covers best practices for maintaining and altering historic spaces while balancing heritage requirements with economic feasibility. Participants are introduced to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada to help guide decisions on building alterations.

When: October 22, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual*Register online (Registrations close October 16)

Grant Writing and Sponsorship | 4 On-Demand Workshops 
(Southwest District for Sport, Recreation and Culture)

These four online sessions focus on grant writing, budgets and sponsorship with the aim of setting organizations up for success when applying for grants.

When: Ongoing, 2026

Where: Virtual*Register online

Cultural Humility Training (Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan)

This educational experience is aimed at advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action through honouring Indigenous voices and improving cultural relationships.

When: Ongoing

Where: in-person*Register online

10K AI SK Literacy Training

Join the program aimed to help people understand the basics of AI, risks, ethics, and data privacy.

When: Fall 2026

Where: in-person and online

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Using AI and Automation to Reclaim 75% of your week (CharityVillage)

In this session, join Charityvillage as they move past the AI hype to show you exactly how smart automation can act as a “digital coordinator” for your team. You will be shown how organizations are growing their volunteer base, delivering more services and doing it all without asking too much from their dedicated and loyal team.

When: Ongoing

Where: in-person*Register online

JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY

Job Listings

Opportunities

SUCCESS STORIES

Supporting youth shapes the future of culture

Shawn Bauche of Creative Kids and Skip Taylor of OSAC's Spark program discuss how financial support and leadership opportunities empower young people in Saskatchewan's cultural sector.

This podcast explores how providing youth with a voice is actively shaping the future of local arts and cultural communities. Listen here

UPCOMING DEADLINES